Ex-Premier League striker Charlie Austin shone in his A-League Men debut for Brisbane against Macarthur but both sides squandered chances in a nil-all draw.
Youngster Marco Tilio is among the fringe Socceroos chasing a World Cup spot but coach Patrick Kisnorbo says his status won't guarantee him playing minutes.
Western United face a defensive reshuffle after reliable defender Tomoki Imai suffered an AC joint injury in their A-League Men opener against Melbourne City.
Valon Berisha produced a debut performance to remember both on and off the pitch in City's 2-1 win over Western United in Friday night's season opener at AAMI Park.